Top Notes 
Black pepper
Ginger
Grape leaf
Heart Notes 
Atlas cedar
Oregano
Saffron
Base Notes 
Haitian vetiver
Myrrh
Amber
Tobacco
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Does it play in the Gentleman's League too?
The combination of two great names - on one side, sparkling and shimmering: Aramis. From the legendary house of Lauder, which - being as business-savvy as they are - have outsourced the naming of their men's fragrance line. One can certainly expect great things here - just thinking of the Calligraphy series makes me swoon.
On the other, no less glamorous side, there are currently no fewer than 23 other gentlemen listed. Such an illustrious name sets the bar quite high. And it weighs heavily on the protagonist. He stands for a certain seriousness, a distinguished restraint, for refinement, and perhaps even a tiny hint of sensuality (as far as that is achievable in a men's fragrance). The gentleman can certainly score points with his restraint.
Almost unprejudiced - at least, however, inexperienced, I began my test a few weeks ago and have repeated it from time to time. With the few aromas listed in the pyramid, I thought: “This will be quick, an easy exercise, a piece of cake.” It turned out to be not quite so playfully simple:
Kick-off: The players take the field and make a really good impression. Black pepper, ginger, and amber create a rather pleasant aura that is slightly sweet but still herbaceous enough to produce a serious effect. Overall, this opening is successful, and it smells not only lightly woody-fresh but also quite exotic. Memories of blooming hedges in a Mediterranean holiday destination come to mind.
But there is more to it. On some (internet) pages, Laska leaves are listed, for example. (According to Wikipedia, an old Styrian red grape variety). There is also talk of vetiver, cedar, tobacco, and various exotic spices. Yes - even myrrh.
Halftime: Various exotic spices unfortunately do on my skin exactly what 22 sweaty top players do in the locker room … and I don’t mean the interviews with sports journalists or selfies with high-ranking politicians. After at most four hours, the gentleman is no longer any fun at all. At times it smells slightly sour, unkempt, and unattractive. Luckily, it’s only close to the skin, yet strong enough to cause me discomfort. I certainly didn’t make it easy for myself and tried to exclude influences like food, exercise, or medication. I conducted my tests, for example, after a vegan day, after fish, the day after a large portion of meat (Schäuferla with dumplings and sauce, for those unfamiliar: a Franconian national dish), and still this unpleasant sweaty note.
Extra time and penalty shootout: Everything has an end - even the exotic spice cocktail. After that, a few really nice and soft accords remain. Skillfully arranged wood notes that are gently and softly underscored by amber. Still, no fitting conclusion - no compensation for what has been endured. Far too short, very weak. Practically none of the balls make it over the goal line.
Therefore, I can, albeit with a heavy heart, only issue a mixed review. It doesn’t measure up to the Champions League at all. There are surely users for whom the spice mixture does not show such unpleasant side effects. In such a case, the amateur league would surely be appropriate, perhaps even an entry into a professional club that plays in the Bundesliga. If at all, Gentleman is suitable for autumn/winter.
As a precaution, only use in leisure time for non-critical appointments (possibly during sports - in case of a mishap, it won’t be as noticeable). However, the Aramis will not keep company with its great namesake from Givenchy for me.
On the other, no less glamorous side, there are currently no fewer than 23 other gentlemen listed. Such an illustrious name sets the bar quite high. And it weighs heavily on the protagonist. He stands for a certain seriousness, a distinguished restraint, for refinement, and perhaps even a tiny hint of sensuality (as far as that is achievable in a men's fragrance). The gentleman can certainly score points with his restraint.
Almost unprejudiced - at least, however, inexperienced, I began my test a few weeks ago and have repeated it from time to time. With the few aromas listed in the pyramid, I thought: “This will be quick, an easy exercise, a piece of cake.” It turned out to be not quite so playfully simple:
Kick-off: The players take the field and make a really good impression. Black pepper, ginger, and amber create a rather pleasant aura that is slightly sweet but still herbaceous enough to produce a serious effect. Overall, this opening is successful, and it smells not only lightly woody-fresh but also quite exotic. Memories of blooming hedges in a Mediterranean holiday destination come to mind.
But there is more to it. On some (internet) pages, Laska leaves are listed, for example. (According to Wikipedia, an old Styrian red grape variety). There is also talk of vetiver, cedar, tobacco, and various exotic spices. Yes - even myrrh.
Halftime: Various exotic spices unfortunately do on my skin exactly what 22 sweaty top players do in the locker room … and I don’t mean the interviews with sports journalists or selfies with high-ranking politicians. After at most four hours, the gentleman is no longer any fun at all. At times it smells slightly sour, unkempt, and unattractive. Luckily, it’s only close to the skin, yet strong enough to cause me discomfort. I certainly didn’t make it easy for myself and tried to exclude influences like food, exercise, or medication. I conducted my tests, for example, after a vegan day, after fish, the day after a large portion of meat (Schäuferla with dumplings and sauce, for those unfamiliar: a Franconian national dish), and still this unpleasant sweaty note.
Extra time and penalty shootout: Everything has an end - even the exotic spice cocktail. After that, a few really nice and soft accords remain. Skillfully arranged wood notes that are gently and softly underscored by amber. Still, no fitting conclusion - no compensation for what has been endured. Far too short, very weak. Practically none of the balls make it over the goal line.
Therefore, I can, albeit with a heavy heart, only issue a mixed review. It doesn’t measure up to the Champions League at all. There are surely users for whom the spice mixture does not show such unpleasant side effects. In such a case, the amateur league would surely be appropriate, perhaps even an entry into a professional club that plays in the Bundesliga. If at all, Gentleman is suitable for autumn/winter.
As a precaution, only use in leisure time for non-critical appointments (possibly during sports - in case of a mishap, it won’t be as noticeable). However, the Aramis will not keep company with its great namesake from Givenchy for me.
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